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Edwin Leonel Castaneda Lopez

Case from Bell-gardens, CA dated Jul 18, 2020

Victim Details

Edwin Leonel Castaneda Lopez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Bell-gardens

CA

2020-07-18

21

Edwin

Leonel Castaneda Lopez

07/10/2026

Case Description

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Edwin Leonel Castaneda Lopez, a 21-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on July 18, 2020, in Bell Gardens, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Edwin was shot near 6523 Purdy Avenue. The incident occurred on a Saturday, and the details surrounding his death have been a subject of investigation. The shooting resulted in Edwin's untimely demise, leaving his family and community in mourning.

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  • https://homicide.latimes.com/neighborhood/bell-gardens/year/all
  • Edwin Leonel Castaneda Lopez, 21 - The Homicide Report

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